Memorials. Legal documents.
Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: In a legal context the term can denote either an abstract of the essential parts of a deed made for the purposes of official registration, or else a brief prepared by a solictor for counsel, summarizing the facts of the case and setting out the questions on which counsel's opinion is requested. Also, a term used in the early modern period as an alternative to memorandum, meaning a note recording something to be remembered. For the latter use use 'Memorandums'. Source: Beal, Peter. 'Dictionary of English manuscript terminology, 1450-2000' (2008). In Scots law a memorial is also a statement of facts submitted to the Lord Ordinary as a preliminary to a hearing. Source: Concise Scots Dictionary (Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1987).
Found in 154 Collections and/or Records:
Memorial relative to the succession to Duncan, last Earl of Lennox., 1772.
Item
Identifier: Ch.15457
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Almost all of these papers were used in the claim to the ancient earldom of Levenax, or Lennox, drawn up [but not brought to the House of Lords] by George Cockburn, Haldane of Gleneagles. An inventory of these documents and papers is available.
Dates:
1772.
Memorial relative to the succession to Duncan, last Earl of Levenax, with opinion of Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn, Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, Al Forrester, and Sir David Rae, Lord Eskgrove, 1st Baronet., 16 April 1772.
Item
Identifier: Ch.15456
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Almost all of these papers were used in the claim to the ancient earldom of Levenax, or Lennox, drawn up [but not brought to the House of Lords] by George Cockburn, Haldane of Gleneagles. An inventory of these documents and papers is available.
Dates:
16 April 1772.
Memorial services for Priscilla Jean Fortescue Buchan (née Thomson), Baroness Tweedsmuir of Belhelvie, London and Aberdeen, 1978.
File
Identifier: Acc.11628/22
'Memoriall with respect to the Process of Division, Matthew Sharp of Hoddam against Charles, Duke of Queensberry and Dover, and others having interest in the Commonity of Ecclefechan'., 1712-1743.
Item
Identifier: MS.3084
Scope and Contents
This document covers the case up to the depositions of 1743 copied in MS.3085. At the beginning is a brief modern history of the case.
Dates:
1712-1743.
Memorials and associated papers 1754-1755, 1766, 1768, and letters and associated papers of George Boyle, 4th Earl of Glasgow, 1817-1818, 1834, and undated, concerning the title of Ross, extinct or dormant following the death of William Ross, 14th Lord Ross, in 1754., 1754-1768, 1817-1834, and undated.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.1.21
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).
Dates:
1754-1768, 1817-1834, and undated.
Memorials and queries for Mrs J Cameron., 1736.
File
Identifier: Acc,11137/6
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Correspondence and papers of the family of Cameron of Fassiefern, collected and preserved by Brodrick Haldane Esq, Edinburgh.
The letters are mostly to members of the Fassiefern family, especially to John Cameron of Fassiefern and his son Sir Ewen, 1st Baronet. Also containing some legal documents and business papers. There are also papers pertaining to the Cameron chiefs Sir Ewen and Donald Locheil.
Dates:
1736.
Memorials, depositions, lists of witnesses, and other papers concerning the collection of evidence for, and the prosecution of, the criminal case of the Douglas Cause in France., 1762-1765.
File
Identifier: MS.5354
Scope and Contents
The memorials, depositions, lists of witnesses, and other papers begin on folio 1.
The volume also contains (folio 117) memoranda giving details of French precedents for the criminal process, which show signs of having been prepared for publication.
Dates:
1762-1765.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Family papers, chiefly of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance.
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Papers of Andrew Stuart, the second son of Archibald Stuart, of Torrance, Writer to the Signet.
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Papers of Andrew Stuart concerning the Douglas Cause.
Memorials in case of United Incorporations of Mary's Chapel against John Reid and others., 1788.
File
Identifier: Acc.7332/Box 1(6)
Scope and Contents
Containing approximately two items.
Dates:
1788.
Memorials to T S Eliot., 1965-1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13861/92
Scope and Contents
Containing:
Order of Service, Westminster Abbey, 4 February 1965, after his death on 4 January 1965.
Unveiling and dedication of a memorial to T S Eliot in Westminster Abbey, 4 January 1967.
Programmes for other memorial services and arts productions put
on in his honour.
Dates:
1965-1990.
Miscellaneous documents of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun., 17th century-early 20th century.
File
Identifier: MS.17871
Scope and Contents
The documents include William Adam's estimate for the building of George Watson's Hospital, 1738 (folio 17), a manuscript of Mrs Catherine Gore (folio 65), and a few photographs (folio 100).
Dates:
17th century-early 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun.
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Miscellaneous papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Miscellaneous papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
Miscellaneous documents of the Hays of Yester including copies and typescripts., Early 17th century-[mid 20th century], undated.
File
Identifier: MS.14826
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:(i) 'Ane soverane and precious balm for the healing of all the distempers of all the reformed churches in Christen[dom] especially in thir nationes both in spiritualls & temporalles', early 17th century (folio 1);(ii) Notes, 1659, for the funeral sermon of Mr. Justice John Puleston (folio 3);(iii) A history of Drummond in Strathearn, 17th century (folio 39);(iv) ‘An advice for the educating of youth’, 17th...
Dates:
Early 17th century-[mid 20th century], undated.
Miscellaneous Dundas estate papers: sederunts and other papers of Dundas trustees and tutors., 1774-1795.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.80.4.8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers, with some exceptions, have been arranged in the following categories:Adv.MSS.80.1.1-80.1.18: Correspondence.80.2.1-80.2.66: Financial papers.80.3.1-80.3.57: Account books.80.4.1-80.4.16: Miscellaneous estate papers.80.5.1-80.5.6: Legal papers.80.6.1-80.6.14: Notes and notebooks of George Dundas of Dundas, Advocate.80.7.1-80.7.14: Miscellaneous papers and books.The main exceptions are...
Dates:
1774-1795.
Miscellaneous Dundas estate papers: sederunts and other papers of Dundas trustees and tutors., 1774-1812.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.80.4.8-80.4.10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers, with some exceptions, have been arranged in the following categories:Adv.MSS.80.1.1-80.1.18: Correspondence.80.2.1-80.2.66: Financial papers.80.3.1-80.3.57: Account books.80.4.1-80.4.16: Miscellaneous estate papers.80.5.1-80.5.6: Legal papers.80.6.1-80.6.14: Notes and notebooks of George Dundas of Dundas, Advocate.80.7.1-80.7.14: Miscellaneous papers and books.The main exceptions are...
Dates:
1774-1812.
Miscellaneous Dundas estate papers: sederunts and other papers of Dundas trustees and tutors: minute book., 1795-1809.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.80.4.10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers, with some exceptions, have been arranged in the following categories:Adv.MSS.80.1.1-80.1.18: Correspondence.80.2.1-80.2.66: Financial papers.80.3.1-80.3.57: Account books.80.4.1-80.4.16: Miscellaneous estate papers.80.5.1-80.5.6: Legal papers.80.6.1-80.6.14: Notes and notebooks of George Dundas of Dundas, Advocate.80.7.1-80.7.14: Miscellaneous papers and books.The main exceptions are...
Dates:
1795-1809.
Miscellaneous formal documents., 1800-1858.
File
Identifier: MS.7513
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
George Combe was educated at Edinburgh High School and at Edinburgh University, where he studied law; he became a Writer to the Signet in 1812. At this time he began to study the phrenological works of Franz Josef Gall and Johann Kaspar Spurzheim, and soon became a fervent advocate of that science. In 1837 he gave up his legal practice to devote himself to spreading the causes of phrenology, secular education, and criminal and prison reform, travelling widely in Europe and America. His views...
Dates:
1800-1858.
Miscellaneous letters and papers, letters of Gregor Farquharson, Captain (H.P.), 84th Foot, and letters relating to the Poor Law, 1834, the Scots Poor Law Commission, 1843, and Scots Poor Law Bill, 1845., 1782-1850.
File
Identifier: MS.642
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.(i) Miscellaneous letters and papers, 1782-1850. The writers and subjects dealt with include Ebenezer McCulloh, on ash-burning for bleaching salts, etc., 1782, 1784; memorial of the fishermen of Holy Island complaining of oppression, 1790; state of the population of Edinburgh, 1791, made for Sir John Sinclair’s ‘Statistical Account’; necessity for a free importation of coal into the Western Isles and coasts of Scotland, 1792; observations for...
Dates:
1782-1850.
Miscellaneous letters and papers of the Bengal Government., 1808-1813.
File
Identifier: MS.11600
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Copies of depositions from victims of dacoits, 1808-1809, taken before William Coates Blaquiere, Acting Magistrate of Nadia (folio 1);
(ii) Letter of Thomas Henry Ernst, Third Judge of the Provincial Court of Appeal at Benares (Varanasi), 1810, with an enclosed memorandum concerning police administration in the Benares district (folio 12). See also MS.11597.
(iii) Papers, 1810, concerning the enquiry into the conduct of William Brodie, Bengal Civil Service,...
Dates:
1808-1813.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, 4th Baronet, 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto relating to India and the Far East.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto, chiefly as Governor-General of India.
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Miscellaneous papers of the Bengal Government.
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Papers of the Bengal Government relating to the Judicial Department and the administration of law and law enforcement.
Miscellaneous papers and books of the family of Dundas of Dundas., 1543-1924.
Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.80.7.1-80.7.14
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers, with some exceptions, have been arranged in the following categories:Adv.MSS.80.1.1-80.1.18: Correspondence.80.2.1-80.2.66: Financial papers.80.3.1-80.3.57: Account books.80.4.1-80.4.16: Miscellaneous estate papers.80.5.1-80.5.6: Legal papers.80.6.1-80.6.14: Notes and notebooks of George Dundas of Dundas, Advocate.80.7.1-80.7.14: Miscellaneous papers and books.The main exceptions are...
Dates:
1543-1924.
Miscellaneous papers of and concerning the 1st Earl of Minto., 1799-1811.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11713-11714
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The correspondence and papers include material concerning Bencoolen, Goa, Iran, Sind, Indonesia, Afghanistan and Tahiti, various surveys, and literary and scientific subjects.
Dates:
1799-1811.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, 4th Baronet, 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto relating to India and the Far East.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto, chiefly as Governor-General of India.
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Miscellaneous correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto as Governor-General of India.
Miscellaneous papers of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir: containing D-Day 50th anniversary press reports, 1994; two issues of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment 'Journal', 1993-1994; Information book of Prince Edward Island, 1971. Also included a memorial to Lord Thurlow, Seaforth Highlanders, 29th May 1971., 1971, 1993-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.11628/197
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1971, 1993-1994.
Miscellaneous papers of Sir Thomas Hislop., [Circa 1813]-1841.
File
Identifier: MS.13125
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
General Sir Thomas Hislop's daughter Emma Eleanor Elizabeth married the 3rd Earl of Minto. Most of Sir Thomas Hislop's papers concern business and financial affairs, and his military career, in particular the Deccan Prize Case. But his general correspondence also includes a series of letters from the Venezuelan revolutionist, Francisco de Miranda, with whom Hislop had been connected in the West Indies. The papers of Lady Hislop contain much family material, including a substantial run of...
Dates:
[Circa 1813]-1841.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir Thomas Hislop, Baronet, (1764-1843), and of his wife, Emma, daughter of Hugh Elliot, diplomatist.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Thomas Hislop.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Thomas Hislop concerning Indian affairs, especially the Deccan Prize.
Miscellaneous papers of the Faculty of Advocates., 1649-1719.
File
Identifier: F.R.339r/23(i)
Dates:
1649-1719.
Miscellaneous papers of the Faculty of Advocates., 1722-1771.
File
Identifier: F.R.339r/23(ii)
Dates:
1722-1771.
Miscellaneous papers of the Faculty of Advocates., 1776-1793.
File
Identifier: F.R.339r/23(iii)
Dates:
1776-1793.
Miscellaneous papers of the family of Dundas of Dundas., 17th century-19th century.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.80.7.2
Scope and Contents
The contents of the volume are as follows:(i) `Vtrum Episcopus Romanus sit Antichristus necne? Problema Theologicum de quo ... M. Thomas Londius publice respondebit in Scholis Theologicis Academiae Andreanae, 29 July 1602.` A version (with some additional matter) of the text printed by R Waldegrave (folio 1).(ii) Catalogue of books belonging to Laurence Dundas, Professor of Humanity, Edinburgh, with places and dates of publication, 1735 (folio 7).(iii)...
Dates:
17th century-19th century.